all about You (a simple poem of love)

Free Verse (maybe, too long for some)

~ all about You ~

~----------------------------------------------~**~---------------------------------------------~~

{to your glorious splendor}

Once upon a time,

my love for you was new …

I thought it was about

your incomparable poetic words,

your softly wavy mane,

the tender eternity

of your deeply urging eyes,

the way they sparkled,

when you smiled.

I was certain …

it was your heavenly beauty,

your irresistible sensuality,

and the way I envision you moving

like a gently bowing rose ~

dancing to light rhythms

of a Springtime breeze.

Then, our love

was finally consummated ~

when you professed your heart to me …

and I was certain it was about

the way you glowed,

how your spirit flowed inside

to touch my core.

Countless times

your ample breasts,

your warm, velvet thighs,

your satin soft lips fed my manly needs,

my hungry mouth and hands,

nurturing our love ~

assured me

this is it.

As time wore on,

I became convinced …

it was the bounty of your heart,

the ways you endured,

despite all life’s challenges,

even those presented to

shake your trust.

Still, you endured;

that, in spite of it all …

how you never shunned me.

Then, I was certain it was

your incessant resolve

and wise insight.

Through our years

of sharing things Us …

endless moments reading you,

learning your quaint, charming ways,

your tireless dedications,

nursing hearts,

tending unto your job,

 friends, and your many fans,

affectionate and loyal through it all,

setting your dreams aside.

Yes, I was positive all this

is what makes you

the treasure

you are.

Ah!

'Twas then,

just this morning

(after all these years),

still spooned warmly a’dream,

I woke, again gave blissful thanks,

wondering what your beautiful mind

is feeling, thinking about …

am I in there now

~ with you,

imagining, hoping

there are times

I am;

and, it dawned on me;

everything at last came together,

and I knew it never was, never will be

as simple as all that …

because,

you’ve never been about love,

love has always been

~ about You ~

~----------------------------------------------~**~---------------------------------------------~~

Richard W Jenkins 

©2022

Author's Note

Artwork courtesy of Pinterest

Honest, well-intended critique is always welcome. ✍

Reviews

[Aura]

this is so sweet, we often don't know what drew us to a person to begin with... was it their physical beauty? Was it their kindess? Their passionate heart? Or was it a combination of everything that made them truly one of a kind? I'm sure this person you are talking about in your poem is a very lucky lady, very unique as well! My favourite line is the last lines of your poem
" you’ve never been about love,
love has always been
~ about You~" , Love has always been a out that special person, they define love and what it means to love and be loved. A warm beautiful last line to end a Lovely poem! Thank you for sharing, I enjoyed the read!

[Richard🖌]

Ah, Dear Aura🌾

Your emotional depth and insightful grasp of life and love's essence, by far, surpass your years.
Such beautiful words in review, from your lovely mind and heart, speak volumes in revealing your own vast capacity for intimacy and affectionate bonding with another.

Bless you with warmest gratitude for partaking of my humble poetry with such wondrous grace … thankful hugs to You, Dear Poetess! ⁓ Richard🍂

[Aura]

The pleasure is all mine :)

[Lisasview]

Dearest Richard,
You call this incredibly beautiful poem of yours "A simple poem of love".... but there is really nothing simple about it...From the artwork, to the poem, to the diamond shaped lines, this is such a lovely poem..one that brings tears to my eyes..
This so sounds like a long life with one special person...from the very beginning, with the immense shared feelings of love, to later as that love changes into a different love..an even better love...
Being in love with someone is like being with a steady hand that is always there for you..
Love all of your poem... the ending is spot on..
Lisa

[Richard🖌]

Such a lovely review, Lisa! 🍂

In reading your inspiring words of passionate warmth, praise, and appreciation for this piece in homage to that special someone, I'm reminded of the enchantment of our art, where one can create and bring anything imaginable to life, a whole new universe, or flights of fancy beyond the realms of everyday that lends life to those wondrous moments we might only dream about … even a perfect romance.

Thank you for loving this beautiful moment cast by poetry's magic spell✨⁓ Richard🖌

[Lisasview]

Gosh, Richard even your response is poetic!!
So lovely,
Lisa

[Earthrise]

This is hardly too long, Richard. If anything it may be too short. Your person is lucky to have someone who loves so intensely, and who understands that love so deeply.
I love the flow of this piece. The diamond-shaped stanzas are hypnotic, and are only made more so because of what they say. This is a beautiful declaration of love.

[Richard🖌]

Most gratefully yours, Earthrise,

I thank you most warmly for selecting this rather longwinded poem in homage to those rare special someones whose hearts and souls are blessed with the ability to love, care, and give, and to those lucky few who found them and share their lives with.
The verse shapes were, coincidentally, created by timely line-breaks.

You compliments and expressed appreciation are ever-so warmly and encouragingly received! ⁓ Richard🖌

[W. Barrett Munn]

This is most definitely your wheelhouse. Well done.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Barrett,

For you for reading this rather lengthy romantic piece, for your appreciated compliment, and keen observation.

May your heart be ever warmed by love! ⁓ Richard🖌

[JE Falcon]

This is such a heartfelt painting and a truthful revelation to those who have had the joy of knowing what you have written here. You have 100%, my friend.

[Richard🖌]

Ahhh, thank you, JE 🍂

What a joyous gift and glowing treasure love truly is.

Bless you with love unending! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Susan 🦋]

Richard, it is early morning and I am sitting here reading this “ simple” ( not) poem of yours! I don’t know where to begin! Ahh Free Verse! I’m so intimidated by this form. I love my poetic rules ( yes Richard, I know there are “rules” in free verse too. Lol I still have that tiny Richard voice in my head telling me so) Anyway, I read this and I am completely amazed. You have taken your God- given gift and so beautifully mastered it. More so, you have willing shared and instructed so many students! I know your Aunt is smiling somewhere… I have to write a Free Verse! 😀Ok, this poem… I’m not sure I have enough words and how does one describe such a profound confession of love. Reading this, that is exactly what you have done. Once upon a time love was new. With that, a love story unfolds. You write the words felt by so many fortunate enough to find this kind of love. “ love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends. Never. Your words speak life and truth. There is nothing greater than love. To know it, receive it and willing love another more than self. This is a perfect love. How wonderfully you expressed this! I know your poetry Richard. I have studied it for years. Each poem has its own special ways. But this! I mean, Richard! This comes from somewhere deep down inside your soul. You have given us a glimpse of Richard. These words just don’t appear. Every words has been felt, pondered and lovingly arranged in “ All about You”. Free Verse! I have to get to know you better! … ( your art choice is always so fitting) Well, here I am reading again… it’s as I don’t want this one to end! Thank you for sharing this with all of us here! ( I don’t know what this rating thing is here, but I’m giving you 100 here. I am so completely blown away)

[Richard🖌]

Well, goodness-ME Susan 🌼

I've read your review on this poem several times to be certain I missed nothing and to revel in its gracious and encouraging sentiments.
To receive such high regards and passionately expressed appreciation and a treatise on love from a master poetess' pen, of your level, is beyond anything an olde bard could have expected … but, I'm keeping every single beautiful, meaningful, and gratifying word. 😊

You could knock me over with a feather! Thank you ever-so sincerely, Susan ⁓ Richard🖌

[jacob erin-cilberto]

the last three lines could be a poem in itself...

j.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you most gratefully, Jacob,

For enduring this bard's drawn-out adoration to his fantasy amor.

Three lines would make it shorter … LOL!
Smooth sailin' to ya, Mo Ami! ⁓ Richard🖌

[heavenscentgirl1]

OH MY GOSH RICHARD, WHAT A GORGEOUS DEDICATION OF LOVE TO THE. ONE YOU SHARE YOUR WORDS OF LOVE WITH, A VERY. BEAUTIFUL HEARTFELT PIECE THAT WILL TOUCH. THE HEARTS OF ALL ROMANTICS AS IT DID MINE 😇🤗 ❤️

[Richard🖌]

Most grateful thanks, Mary Jo : )

I share my words of love with all who care to partake of them, that they might enjoy reading, as I have composing.
I am ever-so grateful that you've found joy of your own in this humble poetic effort, and that it touched you in a special way.

Bless you warmly your kindness and praise! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Betty Hermelee]

Ah, Richard, this is perfectly you and your adoring inspirational poetic words, showing us the love, trust, kindness of this sensual woman, who gave you all you wanted.... until you awoke one day and realized it all for herself,not for you, a real twist at the end... but I knew something nasty was going to happen, despite your excellent choice of words to this very romantic piece. well done dear Richard.
Best, B

[Richard🖌]

Good Sunday morning, Betty ☀️

Gosh, how lovely your review started, M'Dear; then, something went awry when you began interpreting at, "until you awoke one day and realized it all for herself, not for you, etc."
Hm? I may have, inadvertently, made it too ambiguous to be grasped in the way I meant it … namely, that it was she who was love, itself; not that it was she who was selfishly taking all the love.
Maybe, I'll take a look at how to better express the final line.

Thank you ever-so warmly, Dear Betty, for your ohhh-so sweet compliments … big HUG! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re very welcome, Richard!😊

[lightsong]

Ok! all was ok until those last three lines... I don't know what exactly did You do to us "your readers" but believe me You've reached something deep inside, touch and overwhelm it, have the control and power over it that only few tears can express it. That's why YOU are a MASTER as I've said countless of times, it's not all about your Master Talent, but your Master natural gift of diving, understanding, feeling and expressing not only the humans' feelings but also the spirits' feelings. a golden sparkling gem.

[Richard🖌]

Ghounwah's brand of happiness has once again blessed an olde bard! 🎶

You've always treated me so warmly, with highest regard and expressed appreciation … I've been warmed and thrilled by the delight of your words in review of my poetry so many times I'm beginning to believe it. ; )
Your compliments make me feel sooo very special … thank you ever-so warmly.
You said, "all was ok until those last three lines." Hm? I may have, inadvertently, made it too ambiguous to be grasped in the lovingly beautiful way I meant for her to be.
You think, maybe, I should take a look at how to better express that final three lines?

In-any-event, Dear Ghounwah, I love your review, "a golden sparkling gem" in itself … with my warmest, most grateful thanks!⁓ Richard🖌

[lightsong]

nothing needs to be changed, all is understood what I meant that the last three lines when it strikes us deep and touchingly. You are welcome my Syr, You deserve every appreciation and respect from me and all.

[Relic]

Wow! I didn't expect that ending at all. They say men fall in love faster and harder than women do. 'Some' women are only there for what a man can do for them financially, and what they can get from them. Sad but true.

[Richard🖌]

Hey there, Tim! : )

Thanks for dropping by for a read.
Are you sure you understood the ending? I may have, inadvertently, made it too ambiguous to be grasped in the way I meant it.
Still, what you say holds real merit.

I'll soon pay you a visit, Mr Suthern! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Relic]

Now that you mention it, I did misunderstand. My mind was somewhere else, I guess. :)